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A generator is a device that creates electricity from some other form of energy. | A generator is a device that creates electricity from some other form of energy. | ||
- | Note:In some areas solar setups and wind turbines are also called " | + | Note: in some areas solar setups and wind turbines are also called " |
The most common built-in generator is the Onan, now owned by Cummins. | The most common built-in generator is the Onan, now owned by Cummins. | ||
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It is common to leave generators quiet in times of darkness, and to not run them when close to other campers. | It is common to leave generators quiet in times of darkness, and to not run them when close to other campers. | ||
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Generators are not particularly well-suited to [[electrical: | Generators are not particularly well-suited to [[electrical: | ||
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If the generator is being used for some other purpose then by all means add on battery charging. | If the generator is being used for some other purpose then by all means add on battery charging. | ||
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+ | Generators //are// well suited to charging [[electrical: | ||
===== efficient use ===== | ===== efficient use ===== | ||
Generators generally have a minimum amount of wattage they can produce. | Generators generally have a minimum amount of wattage they can produce. | ||
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+ | ===== further reading ===== | ||
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+ | * Chinese genny megathread: |